Panache Answers the "Big Kilt Questions"

[pascs]

Some excellent points covered there.

On the 'wearing white hose' front.......

Where has the aversion to wearing white / cream hose come from? I'm from Scotland but living away from home at the moment and for me the white / cream hose are the correct attire to be worn with black tie. From many years of Scottish weddings and black-tie events this is what the majority of men wear at formal occasions.
Of course for less formal occasions then the field is more open although I've never seen some of the less subtle outfits which I see here as being the norm.

I guess its just wearing the right outfit for the occasion and what you feel comfortable in

[English Bloke]

White Hose?

There has been all manner of debate on here regarding hose, hats, feathers and good form. Essentially boils down to taste. What is good for one is anathema to the next.

I think the bulk of those averse to white hose believe it presents a "Look what I picked up at the hire shop today" appearance and doesn't allow for the injection of personal flair. You'll hear PC Jacket or Ghillie shirt when matched with white hose referred to as the 'cookie cutter' look, as in, all those biscuits come from the same packet.

Personally I don't care either way. I just wear what I have... Although I must add, I currently have no white socks. and I don't wear the black Ghillie shirt I do have because neither suit me... In my opinion.

Good thread Jamie. Nice guide to kilted common sense.